The Good Health Cafe
Episode 72: Pharmacy, more than a prescription refill in Montreal, Quebec
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In this episode our guest is Mr. Alexandre Chadi. Alexandre is a community pharmacist, a clinical instructor and diabetes specialist. He came to the cafe to share the many ways that pharmacists can help us, how to manage our medications, what to do if we want to stop a medication and so much more!. Grab your warm drink and tune in for a great conversation!
Some key takeaways:
- A pharmacist does so much more than simply dispense medication
- When in doubt ask
- Keep a list of your medications
- You can make a plan to stop your medication safely
- Build a relationship with your pharmacist
About Alexandre Chadi
Alexandre Chadi is a community pharmacist, a clinical instructor at Montreal University and diabetes specialist. Through his work, he is passionate about helping his patients managing their medication through a humane approach. Alexandre recently completed a master’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences and wrote a thesis on the vaccination of vulnerable populations in community pharmacies. He also participates in many interdisciplinary committees such as the Local Pharmacists Table of the Central-Western CIUSSS, the Montreal Regional Committee for Pharmaceutical Care and the professional committee of Diabetes Quebec.
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